Charles County Department of Social Services, Foster Care Services
dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/charles-county/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Charles County Department of Social Services, Permanency and Placement Services
Description FOSTER CARE SERVICES: Provides temporary short-term care and supportive services to children who are unable to live at home because of child abuse and neglect. Foster children live in family foster homes and group care settings. Features a family to family model that encourages trained foster parents to play an active role with the birth family in planning and carrying out the goals of the permanency plan within a maximum of 15 months from the date the child enters foster care.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Charles County
 
Hours of operation:
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Families with children from birth-17 years old.
Languages Offered Accommodations Available
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information.
Documents Required Varies.
Normal Wait Times Varies
Programs at this agency Charles County Department of Social Services, Child Protection Services
Charles County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Charles County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Charles County Department of Social Services, Customer Services
Charles County Department of Social Services, Respite Care Services


Contact Information
Mailing Address 200 Kent Avenue
La Plata MD
20646 United States
Toll Free Number 877-871-1177
Fax Number 301-870-3958
TTY 301-934-6776
Main 301-392-6727
Intake 301-392-6724
After Hours 301-932-2222
Main Email Address charles.codss@maryland.gov
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